cobrav8 Member 1,969 Member For: 20y 3m 19d Gender: Male Location: New Zealand Posted 05/12/05 09:28 PM Share Posted 05/12/05 09:28 PM Fair enough - just another option for the punters.Brightness - plenty of brightness for night time, I wouldnt want them too bright. If they get dim and need replacing, maybe blue ones will be the go. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21505-window-switch-illumination/page/3/#findComment-322237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
81CJH Member 204 Member For: 19y 9m 26d Gender: Male Location: Brisvegas Posted 08/12/05 01:08 PM Share Posted 08/12/05 01:08 PM Hey guys, here's my two cents worth.I just got my switches done by Steve, put them in today.Very nice job, the colour of the blue is not quite the same as the rest of the factory dash lights, but I doubt you'd ever get the exact LED's anyway.I think they might be a touch brighter than everything else too, but maybe it's just cause I'm not used to it being there yet. I've included photos, so judge for yourself. Pardon the blur folks, I'm no photographer.The verdict? They've got my vote! I couldn't care if they're not the EXACT same colour as everything else. The brightness isn't overpowering either, it's only really noticeable if you're nit-picking. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21505-window-switch-illumination/page/3/#findComment-322994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 09/12/05 01:37 AM Author Share Posted 09/12/05 01:37 AM Yeah the dash light is almost a purpley blue colour... the LEDs I use are basic blue. I think it's cos they dash is lit up by a tube kinda thing not individual lights.These new LEDs do look a bit bright, I'll try a higher resistor and let you know how they go. At the moment they are 470 ohm, I'll crunch some numbers and see what I get.Steve. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21505-window-switch-illumination/page/3/#findComment-323092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G6ET8U Playing with Sports Bikes... Silver Donating Members 1,927 Member For: 19y 8m 14d Gender: Male Location: Whistling, GTX. Posted 10/12/05 06:52 AM Share Posted 10/12/05 06:52 AM Hey...I had mine done by Matt today, thanks aumatt!!Looks excellent... would recommend the mod to anyone who is thinking of doing it.Jack Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21505-window-switch-illumination/page/3/#findComment-323364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORSMBA ORSM Ford Cruisers! Donating Members 319 Member For: 20y 1m 13d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 10/12/05 07:16 AM Share Posted 10/12/05 07:16 AM Glad your happy Jack. talk to ya soonMatt Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21505-window-switch-illumination/page/3/#findComment-323369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 13/12/05 02:29 AM Author Share Posted 13/12/05 02:29 AM Wow a busy week! Got two on the way in the mail Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21505-window-switch-illumination/page/3/#findComment-324016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter Member 62 Member For: 22y 3m 29d Location: Emerald Vic Posted 15/12/05 06:13 AM Share Posted 15/12/05 06:13 AM Hey guys found some Blue SMT LED's from RS LED'sThere are 2 listed Part Numbers 466-3857 & 466-3885 - are the cheaper ones the right specs? Like the ones your using? Will they do?I found the 470Ohm Resistors Part Number 421-8485 I have PM'ed AUMatt to see if he could do them I havent heard back yet but I bet he's busy being so close to Christmas - so with the instructions given in hand ( they are really good) - I might have a bash myself There is still time AUmattBTW where did the Solder wick come from - Jaycar? Scoot Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21505-window-switch-illumination/page/3/#findComment-324876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 15/12/05 06:24 AM Author Share Posted 15/12/05 06:24 AM You can get solder wick from anywhere like jaycar or tricky dickies...Those LEDs should be fine but the ones I am using are made by Liteon... not sure where matt is getting them from but I'm pretty sure it's overseas and they are cheaper than the RS ones... but from what it looks like they will do (as long at they are about 2.8V and 20mA). The 8mcd ones aren't as bright as the second ones listed there, I am pretty sure the ones I'm using are brighter though... almost too bright I think.Keep us posted on how you go scoot Steve Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21505-window-switch-illumination/page/3/#findComment-324882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORSMBA ORSM Ford Cruisers! Donating Members 319 Member For: 20y 1m 13d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 15/12/05 12:09 PM Share Posted 15/12/05 12:09 PM Dunno what happened Scooter, I thought I pm'ed you. Been a busy few weeks. Check your pm now Matt Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21505-window-switch-illumination/page/3/#findComment-324980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 7m 29d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 29/12/05 02:13 AM Share Posted 29/12/05 02:13 AM MattJust thought I'd let you know that the switches that we wacked in the ute are illuminated whenever the igintion is on and not just with the lights on. Dont know if this is the way there set up or not....Thought this might help with the new boards you have coming.Doesnt worry me that there on as they draw bugger all power and you dont notice unless its dark and about to exit the car. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21505-window-switch-illumination/page/3/#findComment-328742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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